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POSTED: Sunday, February 28, 2010

Hawaii hotel and package costs are at 2004 levels. Airfare is from San Francisco; other destinations may cost more. Here's a sampling of some of the best deals:

» Aqua is offering a competitive special for Hawaii out-of-state guests. To book, call toll-free1-866-406-2782 or visit www.aquaresorts.com.

99 Nights of Deals

* $99 or less per night (a 60 percent off discount) at participating Waikiki hotels.

* Up to 50 percent off of Aqua's resorts on Kauai, Maui and Molokai

» Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, $398, includes two-for-one luau, coupon book, kids 12 and younger stay free*

» Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki $338, kids 17 and younger stay free

» Hilton is offering a plethora of Hawaii specials for spring break and beyond. Call 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) or visit www.hilton.com.

50TH State of Aloha Package

* Stay four nights and get the fifth night at $50

* Choice of $50 credit at the Mandara Spa, dining or beach craft rentals at the lagoon

* Keepsake memento of two State of Hawaii quarters

* Rates from $189 at Hilton Hawaiian Village ; $109 at Doubletree Alana Hotel-Waikiki; $249 at Hilton Waikoloa Village

7th Night Free

* Includes 2 complimentary Waikiki Starlight Luau tickets at Hilton Hawaiian Village or Legends of the Pacific Luau at Hilton Waikoloa Village ($200 value)

* Rates from $209

Advance Purchase (full pre-payment required)

* Rates from $170 at Hilton Hawaiian Village

Camp Penguin Package at Hilton Hawaiian Village

* Includes admission for one child in Camp Penguin children's program ($90 value)

* 50 percent off beach craft rentals at the lagoon

* $10 off Atlantis Adventure Submarine Dive

* Rates from $249

» Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, $560, includes upgrade to partial ocean view, plus kids 18 and younger stay free

» Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, $555, kids 18 and younger stay free, www.hyatt.com or 1-800-233-1234.

» Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, $632, kids 17 and younger stay free

» Outrigger is offering special rates for out-of-state visitors through Dec. 21. Call 1-800-688-7444or visit www.outrigger.com.

* Outrigger Reef on the Beach—City View $169

* Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach—City View $159

* Outrigger Waikiki Shore—Studio Ocean View $155

* Outrigger Luana Waikiki—City Park View $119

* Outrigger Regency on Beachwalk—1-bedroom City View $169

* Ala Moana Hotel—Kona City/Mountain $109

* OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber—Standard $125, $189 w/meals

* OHANA Waikiki East—Standard $99, $159 w/ meals

* OHANA Waikiki Malia—Standard $79 (Reno Special), $159 w/meals

* OHANA Waikiki West—Standard $79, $149 w/ meals

* OHANA Honolulu Airport—Superior $99

» Outrigger Reef on the Beach, $523, includes free Wi-Fi, free calls to the U.S. and Canada, plus kids 17 and younger stay free

» Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach $505, includes free Wi-Fi, free calls to the U.S. and Canada, plus kids 17 and younger stay free

» Pleasant Holidays:

* Discount spring break packages, including round-trip airfare* and three hotel nights. Call 1-800-742-9244 or visit www.pleasantholidays.com.

* Pleasant is also offering a “;Kids Fly for $299”; special for new bookings from Feb. 18 from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Oahu and Maui on select flights departing from June 1-9 and Aug. 16-31. In addition, Pleasant Holidays offers a $399 kid's fare valid on select flights June 10 to Aug. 15. Fares are valid for one child under 18 years per each full-paying adult with a maximum of two children per booking. Booking must include a minimum five-night stay. Applicable air taxes, surcharges and fees apply. Fare must be booked by May 15. Call 1-800-742-9244 or visit www.pleasantholidays.com.

» Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk, $766, kids 17 and younger stay free*

 

ITEMS * ABOVE MUST BE BOOKED TODAY

 

2010 FAMILY VACATION OFFER

Travel Dates: Jan. 14, 2010 through Sept. 6, 2010 (Labor Day)

* Enhanced family amenities—Includes Hyatt Resorts Hawaii coloring book, one free in-room movie (per room, per stay) and one free “;Shave Ice”; from Hyatt on the Beach (one per room, per child 12 years and younger)

* Family plan of 50 percent off second room is combinable with the Three for Free Promotion (every fourth night free, free daily buffet breakfast for two and guaranteed one category upgrade). The second room includes the guaranteed one category upgrade but does not include the free night or daily buffet breakfast.

The family vacation offer is combinable with Kids Stay Free (18 years and younger), Kids Eat Free (see below), & Connecting Rooms Program (guaranteed with $30 per night additional charge per pair of rooms).

* Children 12 and younger eat breakfast, lunch and dinner free when accompanied by an adult paying full price (must order from the Johnny Venture menu or 50 percent off the regular menu)

* Cribs are available on request at no additional charge. Rollaways for children 12 years and younger are available on request at no additional charge. (Children 13 to 18 years of age—fee will apply)

 

KAMAAINA DEALS

» Aqua Hotels & Resorts—Rates from $59 per night in Waikiki and $99 per night on the neighbor islands. Call 1-866-536-7971 or visit www.aquaresorts.com/local.

» Hilton Hawaiian Village—Rates from $149 include discounted parking, 50 percent off beach craft rentals at lagoon, 20 percent discount at Mandara Spa, 15 percent discount on dining at select restaurants. Call 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) or visit www.hilton.com.

* Hilton Waikoloa Village—Rates from $129 for three night or more stays

* Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio—Rates from $119

* Doubletree Alana Hotel - Waikiki—Rates from $89 include free parking

* Embassy Suites - Waikiki Beach Walk—Rates from $179

* Grand Waikikian Suites by Hilton Grand Vacations—Rates from $229 for one-bedroom

* Grand Wailea—Rates from $299

» Outrigger Hotels & Resorts—Call 1-800-688-7444 or visit www.outrigger.com.

* Outrigger Reef on the Beach—City View $139

* Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach—City View $149

50 percent off valet parking valid thru Aug. 31, 2010

* Outrigger Waikiki Shore—Studio Ocean View $153

* Outrigger Luana Waikiki—City Park View $115

* Outrigger Regency on Beachwalk—1-bedroom City View $160

* Ala Moana Hotel—Kona City/Mountain $99

» OHANA Hotels & Resorts—Call1-800-462-6262 or visit www.OhanaHotels.com

* OHANA Waikiki Beachcomber—Standard $119

* OHANA Waikiki East—Standard $89

* OHANA Waikiki Malia—Standard $79 with free parking

* OHANA Waikiki West—Standard $75

* OHANA Honolulu Airport—Superior $99

» Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, visit www.hyatt.com or call 1-800-233-1234.

* 50 percent off published rates

* 2-for-1 breakfast buffet at The Terrace Grille daily

* Free parking